Vernon R. Sauld

October 21, 1932 - February 9, 2014

VERNON SAULD QUINNESEC- Vernon R. Sauld age 81 of Quinnesec, died Sunday, February 9, 2014 at ManorCare Health Services in Kingsford, MI. He was born in Pembine, WI on October 21, 1932 the son of the late Norman and Iola (Wilson) Sauld. Vernon graduated from Pembine High School in 1950, where he participated in all sports, football, basketball, baseball, softball and track. After graduation be went to Chicago to work, until he was drafted into the U.S. Army. Vernon served his country for two years from 1952 to 1954, which included one year in Korea. After his honorable discharge he spent some time with his parents before going to Milwaukee to work for Briggs and Stratton for over 30 years, retiring in 1986 and moving back to Quinnesec. Vernon married Ethel Lundamo on June 24, 1972 in Pembine, WI. She preceded him in death on February 22, 2008. He is survived by his daughter Peggy Olsen; son Jim Johnson; 5 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; sister Beverly (Bob) Erickson; sisters-in-law Kate (Ernest) Sauld of Pembine, WI, Sue (Andrew) Sauld of Abbotsford, WI and Helen (Eugene) Sauld of Saginaw, TX; many nieces and nephews; many great nieces and nephews. Vernon was preceded in death by his brothers Edward, Ernest, Russel, Eugene, Andrew and Loren Sauld; and his sister Norma Tannia. Vernon's family would like to thank a special friend Marilyn Lutz for all the extra time she spent with Vernon and the Lower Level of ManorCare Nurses and staff for all their extra care. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 13 from 10-11 a.m. at the Ortman Funeral Home in Norway. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Ortman Funeral Home with Rev. James Danielson, pastor of Evangelical Covenant Church in Norway, presiding. Interment will follow at the Quinnesec Cemetery.